Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice v1.0 – 03/02/2026
Margana™ is a trademark of Karoo Software Ltd. All rights reserved.
1. Introduction
At Margana, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Notice explains how Karoo Software Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Margana website and game.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address, first name, and last name via AWS Cognito.
- Guest Information: If you play as a guest, we generate a unique identifier stored in your browser's local storage to track your daily progress and statistics locally.
- Game Data: We collect information about your gameplay, including scores, completed grids, and achievements, to provide leaderboards and performance metrics.
- Usage Data: We collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information to help us improve the Service and ensure security.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Margana game.
- Manage your account and authenticate your access.
- Display your scores on daily and weekly leaderboards.
- Send you essential service-related emails (e.g., account verification).
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to help us deliver the Service:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): For hosting, database management, and user authentication (Cognito).
- Postmark: For sending transactional emails.
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
Margana uses cookies and browser local storage to provide a seamless experience:
- Local Storage: Used to store your current game state, Guest ID, and preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Service may not function properly as a result.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us.
8. Changes to this Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new notice on this page and updating the "v1.0" date above.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at: